English is the most widely spoken language in the world, with over 1.5 billion speakers. It is the language of business, science, and technology, and is used in international communication and diplomacy. The future of the English language is bright. It is likely to remain the world's lingua franca for many years to come. However, … Continue reading The Future of the English Language
Japan is a popular destination for English teachers, and for good reason. The country has a high demand for English teachers, and the salaries and benefits are excellent. Additionally, Japan is a fascinating and vibrant country to live in, with a rich culture and history. If you're considering teaching English in Japan in 2024, here's … Continue reading Teaching English in Japan in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
It’s that time of the month again! Every 4 weeks I publish a list of some of the online English platforms that are actively hiring. The online teaching world is tricky to navigate at the moment, but there are plenty of opportunities out there, so I try my best to compile a monthly list to … Continue reading Online Teaching Companies Hiring in October 2023
The silhouettes of thousands of pagodas in the mist for as far as the eye could see, made only visible by the rising sun. Sounds magical, doesn’t it? It’s a mental image I will remember forever. Not that I have a choice in the matter, there are no actual decent photographs of this once in … Continue reading Bagan, Myanmar: How do I Turn the Flash Off?
Although not always required, obtaining some type of teaching English as a foreign language certificate, be it through an online course or attending a series of in-person classes is the first step you can take to kickstart your career teaching English overseas. In addition to increasing your chances of securing a job, completing a TEFL … Continue reading TEFL Certificates: Where to Begin?
Dolly the sheep, the world’s first ever cloned mammal, passed away in 2003 after 7 eventful (by your average sheep’s standard) years of life. Today, her body can be seen for free at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The Dolly exhibition is on display in the Science and Technology galleries, easily noticeable in … Continue reading Meeting Dolly the Sheep in Edinburgh
The Big Apple, NYC, the city that never sleeps.. visiting New York city has been on my bucket list for decades, and last week I finally got the chance to visit! I tried to make the most of my time in the world-famous city and experience as much as I could in just a couple … Continue reading 100 Things I Did in New York Last Week
There is no question that the TEFL industry has been hard hit by the pandemic. Millions of schools were closed and international travel had grounded to a halt. However, the world is now bouncing back to the 'new normal' and the demand for English teachers is higher than ever. If you've used your time in … Continue reading Teach English Abroad in these 10 Countries
I won’t easily forget visiting the Kawasan falls, an experience that felt more like an hallucination, perhaps even a dream. On the tropical island of Cebu, Philippines, the 130-foot waterfall lies two hours south of the capital city; Cebu city. Cebu island, itself, is rich in culture and history, being the first island of the … Continue reading Philippines: The Kawasan Falls
To boost my online teaching hours and save money, I temporarily made Hungary's capital my home in 2019
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